When Misty Williams, a public relations manager for an architectural design firm, first met Aaron Holbert, director of legal affairs at Discovery Communications, on the rooftop of Marvin restaurant, she instantly noticed his dimples. He, in turn, fell in love with her eyes. The two couldn’t deny the obvious chemistry, and a first date soon followed at Acadiana restaurant, marking the start of their relationship. When it came to the proposal, Aaron went for the home run and proposed during a surprise trip to Paris in the Tuileries Garden. Needless to say, the bride said “yes,” and a wedding followed a year later at DC’s St. Regis.

Bride’s Favorite Wedding Detail: “Incorporating emeralds into the wedding. It was the pantone color for 2013, the birthstone for May and my mom’s favorite gem. The bride and bridesmaids wore a touch of emeralds for a simple touch of elegance.”

Groom’s Favorite Wedding Detail: Seeing the bride.

Biggest Surprise of the Wedding: The bride hired a saxophonist for the ceremony as a surprise for her dad (who is a jazz aficionado) for their walk down the aisle